We help internal product teams struggling to innovate or envision future updates. By focusing on strategic UI/UX concepts such as micro-interactions and UI choreography, we provide a framework for creativity and functionality. These aren’t final handoffs but tools to inspire innovation and align your product with business goals.
San Francisco app design agency
Ramotion blends app design expertise with San Francisco’s innovative spirit, crafting user-centric applications that prioritize functionality, intuitive design, and seamless user experiences.
Featured clients
We specialize in enhancing app experiences through thoughtful design, optimizing user interaction flows, and creating seamless, intuitive app interfaces for businesses of all sizes, from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise helps companies in San Francisco and beyond achieve their business goals.
Series of visual concepts for improving the user experience
Marketing website for a subsidiary of the CBRE Group's co-working space company
Iconography design for a payments infrastructure company with 250M+ API request per day
Official Apple tvOS app user interface development
Official Firefox rebrand and ongoing support for design projects at Mozilla
Brand identity design for an internal App Store by Universal Music
Visual identity for Adobe-owned company products
Ongoing design support for the leading destination for company insights
Designing a motion identity for Opera
Brand and marketing design support for an open source data structure server company
Ongoing design and development collaboration with an enterprise identity provider
Iconography guidelines, assets and web design for a digital forensics solution company
Redesign of the support portal and 30% improvement in users’ ability to get the answers they want
Design for a membership-based healthcare system
Iconography for a secure workspace software company with over 16 million cloud users
Rebranding for an open-source web testing platform with 5 million weekly downloads
Design for the world's first audio word processor
Brand identity for a secure data onboarding solution that processed more than 25 billion records
Website design for a B2B data provider platform with over 50 million company records
Brand identity and website for a tool used by over 80% of Fortune 50 companies' machine learning teams
Rebranding an e-commerce solution used by 180,000 entrepreneurs
Website for a blockchain data storage network that raised more than $250M+ at ICO
Rapid prototyping for an accounting software company with over 3.7 million subscribers
UX design for a medical group and technology company with a network of nearly 140,000 licensed doctors
Iconography design system for 500 million users around the world
Ongoing UX design and CRO for child care and education company with more than 200,000 children enrolled
Developing micro-interactions for the Lightning Design System
Marketing website for the cross channel marketing platform
Brand identity for a multi-chain crypto trading and liquidity hub with $10B+ in trading volume
Design for a global video game commerce company
Capabilities
Process
Industries
from 4 weeks
Strategic UI/UX concepts
2 - 6 weeks
Brand-driven app design
Your app should represent your brand as clearly as any other touchpoint. We embed your brand’s values into interaction models, features, and visuals, ensuring that the app resonates with your users and aligns with your identity. This service creates a seamless connection between your app and your brand, enhancing recognition and trust.
3 - 12 weeks
Visual refresh for rebranding
When a brand refreshes its identity, the app often needs to catch up. We help align your app with the new branding by updating the UI while preserving its user experience. Our approach also addresses minor usability issues and delivers updated UI kits for your team, ensuring consistency across all platforms.
2 - 4 weeks
UX design audits
Our audits pinpoint areas of improvement in your app’s usability and workflows. From onboarding processes to everyday interactions, we analyze where users may encounter friction and provide actionable recommendations. This service helps you refine the user journey and meet modern ux design standards.
from 2 weeks
First-time app design
For businesses launching their first app or MVP, we deliver designs tailored to iOS, Android, desktop, or web platforms. Combining stakeholder input, client documentation, and platform expertise, we ensure your app is scalable, user-centered, and ready for future growth. This mobile app design service builds a strong foundation for your digital presence.
2 - 16 weeks
Cross-platform adaptation
Expanding your app to new platforms doesn’t have to mean starting over. We design for iOS, Android, and desktop while maintaining consistency across platforms. This service ensures your users receive a unified experience no matter how they interact with your product.
from 6 weeks
Scalable design systems
As apps grow, inconsistencies can emerge. We develop scalable design systems by breaking down your UI into reusable components. Supported by detailed documentation and tutorials, this service ensures your team can create and implement updates efficiently, saving time and maintaining quality.
ongoing, on demand
Ongoing app design evolution
An app isn’t static. As user needs evolve, we provide continuous updates based on accessible feedback and market trends. Acting as an extension of your team, we help your app stay competitive and aligned with your brand’s values.
More about services
01
Discovery and alignment
We start by understanding your goals, brand identity, and user needs. Through stakeholder interviews and workshops, we align on a shared vision, ensuring that your app bridges the gap between brand strategy and product design.
02
Strategic concept development
Using insights from the discovery phase, we develop concepts that guide the creative direction. These include features like UI choreography and interaction models, helping your team innovate while staying true to your brand’s identity.
03
Detailed design and prototyping
We translate strategy into functional designs, creating detailed interfaces and user flows tailored to iOS, Android, desktop, or web. Prototypes allow us to validate these designs, ensuring they meet user expectations and align with your objectives.
04
Design system development
Scalability and consistency are crucial for any app. We build reusable design systems supported by documentation and tutorials, empowering your team to implement future updates efficiently.
05
Implementation support
During development, we work closely with your team to ensure the app matches the original vision. This includes answering questions, providing guidance, and conducting QA to maintain design integrity.
06
Launch preparation and delivery
We optimize assets and finalize all design elements, preparing your app for a successful launch. This phase includes equipping your team with the tools needed for consistent post-launch updates.
07
Post-launch refinement
Apps need to evolve to stay competitive. Using analytics and feedback, we refine features and improve usability, ensuring the app remains aligned with your brand and user expectations over time.
More about process
B2B
Designing user-centric interfaces that optimize business processes and boost enterprise efficiency.
SaaS
Creating scalable, cloud-based platforms tailored for seamless subscription-driven user experiences.
Fintech
Building secure platforms for seamless financial transactions while maintaining user trust.
Cybersecurity
Developing apps that ensure data protection, threat detection, and regulatory compliance.
Healthcare
Designing compliant platforms for streamlined patient management and integrated telemedicine solutions.
Startups
Delivering scalable MVPs with rapid prototyping to meet startup growth needs.
Case studies
Salesforce
Salesforce
Developing the Lightning Design System micro-interactions, boosting user engagement and efficiency, enhancing overall user satisfaction.
Tile
Tile
Our team redesigned the onboarding flow, increasing completed sessions to over 60% through intuitive user experience.
Turo
Turo
A strategic redesign of Turo’s support portal by our agency led to a 30% improvement in users’ ability to find the answers they need.
What our
partners say
ReviewsThe Ramotion team is highly creative, responsive and collaborative. Over the years they have become an extension of our Product Design and Research team. Thank you for consistently delivering high quality Design under tight deadlines.
Malini Leveque
Vice President, Product Design and Research at Citrix (Palo Alto, CA)We reached out to Ramotion for support on a significant update to our product. The team provided an expert that perfectly matched our needs and the resulting collaboration was a huge success. I definitely plan on working with them again.
Mark Opland
Product Design Director at Xero (Alameda, CA)I have impossibly high expectations, and the talented team at Ramotion didn't disappoint. They delivered thoughtful, polished designs, and code that made an outsized, positive business impact by dramatically increasing our customers' ability to find and understand support site content.
Brian Beaver
VP of Design at Turo (San Francisco, CA)Ramotion is a rock solid team. They combine an innate instinct for good design with a keen understanding for real world business challenges.
Khoi Vinh
Senior Principal Design at Adobe (San Jose, CA)Delivering an incredible user experience for our customers was our top priority. Ramotion came in with research-based data and implemented what we needed into an effective UX with a beautiful design. The communication from the team was remarkable, and we always knew what they were working on, and what was coming. The end product speaks for itself. Our customers love it.
Erik Soderborg
Marketing Manager at EMI HealthWe initially chose Ramotion to help us build a next-generation environmental platform, and we have been very impressed by the talent and speed at which the team is able to operate and deliver a high quality product. We would highly recommend Ramotion for any design build project going forward.
Daniel Sadik
Senior Vice President, at Carbon Solutions GroupRamotion is helping us create a well-rounded and engaging experience for all of our customers. They feel like part of our internal team, and we have a great working relationship.
Clay Colburn
CTO at InspoApp design benefits
First impressions
Creates an impactful and memorable first interaction, ensuring users stay engaged.
Enhanced UX
Delivers seamless navigation and intuitive interfaces for improved satisfaction.
Conversion rate
Optimizes design to turn users into loyal customers, boosting overall engagement.
Competitive advantage
Differentiates your app, helping you stand out in a crowded marketplace.
Boosted revenue
Transforms app functionality into higher profits with a focus on user needs and satisfaction.
App Store rankings
Optimized designs enhance usability and satisfaction, securing better visibility in app stores.
Why Ramotion?
Ramotion specializes in partnering with San Francisco-based companies to deliver app design solutions that reflect the city’s unique culture and user-centered innovation. By leveraging deep local market insights and proximity for seamless collaboration, we tap into Silicon Valley’s dynamic ecosystem to craft experiences that embody the essence of San Francisco.
Years in business
15+Distributed team members
70+Apps crafted in San Francisco
80+Avg. rating on DesignRush & Clutch
4.9Awards & recognition
More awards
- Best App of the Year
- App of The Week
- App Store Editors' Choice
Verified Design Agency
- Top App Design Agency in San Francisco
10 Best Apps of the Year
Best Application Design Company
Services
Insights
FAQ
Branding
Explore how our agency helps local SF companies build trust and recognition with cohesive branding, inspired by the city’s innovation and vibrant culture.
Web design
Optimized websites for San Francisco brands with intuitive navigation, responsive design, SEO, mobile compatibility, and user-focused performance.
UX design
Boost usability with user-centric research, interaction design, and functional prototypes, crafted to meet the high standards of Silicon Valley-driven innovation.
App design
Design platform-specific apps with intuitive flows, polished interfaces, and user retention, reflecting San Francisco’s forward-thinking culture and its role as a tech epicenter.
Web app development
Develop responsive web apps with seamless user experiences, incorporating design principles influenced by the ecosystem of San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Design system
Streamline workflows with scalable design libraries, tokens, and cohesive guidelines.
Mobile design system
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Aug 29, 2024Read moreWhat is app design?
App design refers to the process of creating visually appealing and functional user interfaces (UI) and ensuring a seamless user experience (UX) for mobile or web applications. It includes defining user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and the final visual design, ensuring that the app is intuitive, responsive, and aligned with your brand.
Why is app design important for businesses in San Francisco?
In San Francisco’s competitive and tech-driven environment, app design is crucial because:
- Tech-savvy audience: The Bay Area has users who demand cutting-edge, intuitive apps.
- Competitive market: With numerous startups and tech companies in San Francisco, exceptional app design is key to standing out.
- Investor appeal: Well-designed apps are more likely to attract venture capital funding, a critical aspect for startups in the region.
- Retention: A thoughtfully designed app improves user engagement and loyalty, crucial for scaling your business in a fast-paced market.
How much does app design cost?
The cost of app design depends on:
- Complexity of the app: Basic apps with limited screens cost less than feature-rich apps with advanced functionalities like AI, integrations, or animations.
- Number of screens: More screens and user flows increase design time and cost.
- Customization: Unique designs, animations, and tailored UX solutions add to the cost.
For San Francisco businesses, additional research may be included to meet the expectations of the local, tech-savvy audience. We provide tailored packages to suit startups, enterprises, and niche industries in the Bay Area.
How to choose an app design agency in San Francisco?
When selecting an app design agency in San Francisco, consider the following:
- Local expertise: An agency familiar with the Bay Area can design apps that resonate with San Francisco’s tech-savvy and diverse audience.
- Portfolio: Review the agency’s past work for experience with app design, especially in your industry.
- User-focused approach: Ensure the agency prioritizes user research and testing to deliver an intuitive experience.
- Technical integration: Look for an agency that collaborates effectively with your development team.
- Scalability: Your app design should support future growth and additional features, which is essential in a fast-evolving market like San Francisco.
- Reputation: Check testimonials and case studies, especially from other Bay Area clients.
Our agency specializes in delivering innovative, user-focused app designs tailored to the demands of San Francisco’s competitive landscape.
Can you help startups in San Francisco with app design?
Absolutely! We specialize in working with startups to design apps that:
- Attract investors: Polished and user-friendly prototypes enhance pitch presentations.
- Engage users: Intuitive designs help secure early adopters and build loyalty.
- Support scaling: We design apps that grow with your business, ensuring flexibility for adding features.
With experience in San Francisco’s startup ecosystem, we understand the challenges and opportunities unique to the local market.
How do you tailor app designs for San Francisco’s audience?
To create an app that resonates with San Francisco users, we:
- Conduct local market research to understand the preferences of tech-savvy and diverse demographics.
- Benchmark competitors in the Bay Area to identify opportunities for differentiation.
- Incorporate cutting-edge design trends that align with the city’s innovative and forward-thinking culture.
- Optimize for mobile-first and on-the-go experiences, as users in San Francisco rely heavily on their devices.
Our user-first approach ensures that your app aligns with the expectations of the Bay Area audience.
o you design apps for specific industries in San Francisco?
Yes, we design apps for a variety of industries, including:
- Tech startups: Scalable and investor-ready designs for innovative products.
- Healthcare: HIPAA-compliant designs for telemedicine and health-tracking apps.
- Fintech: Secure and user-friendly interfaces for financial applications.
- E-commerce: Intuitive shopping and payment experiences tailored to mobile users.
- Sustainability: Apps for eco-conscious brands looking to engage the environmentally aware Bay Area audience.
We tailor our designs to meet the specific needs of your industry while reflecting the spirit of innovation that defines San Francisco.
Location
Remote culture
Ramotion is primarily a remote-first company, with established meeting spaces, including one in San Francisco